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(Ventura, CA) Dickey’s shows no signs of slowing down in its expansion across the country. New locations just keep popping up everywhere and each location
brings the slow smoked barbecue that just melts in your mouth. Ventura, CA will soon be able to enjoy Dickey’s unique and authentic taste. The new location near Ventura College will be opening in
mid-December.

 “I was addicted to Dickey’s after my first bite,” said new local owner Steve Spittle. “I’m very excited to introduce great BBQ to Ventura and expect my local community to fall in love just like I
 did.”


 Spittle was born and raised in Ventura County. He spent about 15 years in Nashville, TN as a professional musician. Spittle also worked as a Business Development Manager for a manufacturer in the
 commercial audio industry. Spittle moved back to his home town about a year and a half ago.


 “There are people here who haven’t even had brisket!” said Spittle. “There are a few places here that have “BBQ” in their name, but they don’t serve authentic southern BBQ like Dickey’s. I’m
 excited to bring Ventura mouthwatering barbecue and home-style sides.”


 This new location is at 6100 Telegraph Road, Suite F, near Starbucks and across the street from Buena High School. The store phone number is 805-212-4240.

Dickey’s Slow Smoked Barbecue Heading to Ventura

(Boca
Raton, FL)Dickey's Barbecue Pit is opening in Boca Raton near Florida Atlantic University this Thursday, November 1 at 11 a.m. the first 100 customers will receive a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue
sandwich.

 "We can't wait to bring Texas barbecue to Boca Raton," said local franchise owner Carol Vu. "At Dickey's, we believe everything is 'either A+ or it's not' and I want all of my customers to have a
 great experience with our amazing barbecue and perfect customer service.


 This new location is at 21073 Powerline Rd., Suite 33, near Town Center Mall, Florida Atlantic University, and Lynn University. The store phone number is 561-288-3490. Vu plans on developing the
 South Florida area once her first store opens.


 "The best part about owning a Dickey's has been the great support from the corporate team," said Vu. "It's so helpful to be able to call someone when I need help with the process."


 Dickey's Barbecue offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides and tangy barbecue sauce. All meats are slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. Don't forget, Dickey's is offering
 "Kids Eat Free in Costume on Halloween" at all of its 260 locations nationwide.

Vote for Dickey's Barbecue in Boca Raton

(Meridian, MS) Dickey’s Barbecue is hosting a blood drive benefitting United Blood Services on Friday, November 2 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Franchise owner Doug Wilkerson is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community.
“Our last blood drive was a huge success,” said Wilkerson. “We hope we have an even bigger turn out this year because this is a great opportunity to give back to the community.”
The Meridian location is at 103 South Frontage Rd. Suite 200. For more information on the event and how you can contribute call 601.483.3805.
“I hope more people will come out and support the community blood program,” said Cheryl Reed, Donor Recruitment Representative with United Blood Services. “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and United Blood Services are partnering in an effort to make sure there is an adequate supply of blood on hospital shelves to help save lives in case of an emergency. I commend Dickey’s for stepping up and helping us meet the challenge of getting the community involved”

Dickey's Barbecue in Meridian Sponsors Blood Drive

(Humble, TX) Humble can satisfy their barbecue craving at
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. On Friday, November 2, Dickey’s Barbecue will be serving $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches at its grand opening on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 “The greatest thing about becoming a franchise owner for Dickey's is seeing people in our community get excited about our barbecue and knowing we’re a part of something people truly enjoy,” said
 local owner, Krissy Whittenberg. “We’re different than many other restaurants because our customers leave Dickey’s satisfied, but always come back for more.”


 Prior to owning a Dickey’s, Whittenberg worked as a Senior Buyer for Ignite Restaurant Group, the parent company for concepts such as Joe’s Crab Shack. Whittenberg would like to expand in the near
 future and open additional Dickey’s locations around the 59 Corridor.


 “Families come to our restaurant to enjoy great food, time together and spend quality family time together, even when they are in a rush,” said Whittenberg.


 The new store is located at 9759 FM 1960 Bypass Rd W., near Deerbrook Mall. The store phone number is 281-809-0136. Dickey’s is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.


 Dickey's Barbecue offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides and tangy barbecue sauce. All meats are slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. Don’t forget, Dickey's is offering
 "Kids Eat Free in Costume on Halloween" at all of its 260 locations nationwide.

Smokin’ Hot Celebration at Dickey’s in Humble

(Fort Myers, FL) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is opening its doors at its new location in Fort Myers on Thursday, October 25 at 11 a.m. Local owner, Adam
Rodriguez, will be serving the first 100 customers a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich.

 “Once our store signs went up, we started getting calls from the community excited for our opening,” said Rodriguez. “They’re all so excited for slow smoked Texas barbecue to come to Ft. Myers.”


 Joe Martin, business partner of this location, has been overseeing the entre construction aspect of the new location. Tristan Silverio is the general manager for this location and has over 15
 years’ experience in restaurant management.


 The restaurant is located in the Bell Tower Shops at 13499 US 41 S.E., which is at the corner of Daniel's Parkway and US 41. The store phone number is 239-245-9919.


 “The best part about being a Dickey's franchise owner is the proven support system that is backing us up,” said Rodriguez. “Dickey’s treats you like part of the family and they also gave me great
 tools to run a successful business.”


 Dickey's hickory smokes their signature meats overnight in a pit in each location, offering beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken, polish sausage and much more. A full line of fresh sides are
 available, including cole slaw, barbecue beans, potato salad and French fries.

Dickey’s Barbecue Opening New Location in Fort Myers

Trick or Treat, give me something good to eat at Dickey’s Barbecue. On Wednesday, October 31, Dickey’s Barbecue hopes its restaurants nationwide are filled
with fairy princesses, goblins and super heroes. The world’s largest barbecue franchise is offering free kid’s meals to children in costumes on Halloween.

 “Halloween is a great family holiday, but it can sometimes be hectic getting the family fed before heading out to trick or treat,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey’s Barbecue
 Restaurants, Inc. “We want to help by offering a budget friendly option to have a real meal before all of the festivities.”


 Dickey’s is offering “Kids Eat Free in Costume on Halloween” at all of its 260 locations nationwide. The fast casual company already offers free ice cream and Kids Eat Free on Sunday. The Lil’
 Wrangler menu has options ranging from a Lil’ Meat Plate that includes a hot pit smoked meat like southern pulled pork or the tender turkey breast. Dickey’s also offers kid’s sandwiches and chicken
 nugget plates. All meals include a small side, roll and 16oz. drink in a Lil’ Yellow Cup.


 “We hope customers have fun with the event,” said Joette Young, director of marketing and sales for Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “I’m looking forward to seeing our restaurants full of happy,
 well-fed trick or treaters.”


 For the grown-up ghouls and ghosts, Dickey’s offers eight juicy hot pit smoked meats, like the savory chopped beef or the polish sausage; along with 11 home-style sides, like creamy cole slaw and
 fried okra. Let Dickey’s serve you great sustenance before you have to lug that candy bag home.


 For franchise opportunities call (866) 340-6188 or visit www.dickeys.com/franchise/.

Grab Your Goblins For Dickey’s – Kids Eat Free Barbecue on Halloween

(Kenosha, WI) New franchise owner Bill Zimmerman is excited to be bringing authentic pit-smoked barbecue to Kenosha this fall. On Thursday, October 25 the new
location will open at 11 a.m. and the first 100 customers will receive a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich.

 “I am excited about bringing something new to the Kenosha area,” said local owner Bill Zimmerman. “I can’t wait to see the reaction of our customers when they try our mouthwatering barbecue for the
 first time.”


 Zimmerman spent the last 22 years in sales and management for a national truck leasing company. He lives in Union Grove with his wife Kris, a school teacher in Racine, and his two daughters.


 This new smokin’ hot location is in the old Quiznos location at 11880 74th Place, at the intersection of I-94 and Highway 50 across from Woodman’s. The store phone number is 262-287-9889. Dickey’s
 is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Neller Hamlin is the manager and Dan Briese is the assistant manager of this location.


 “There’s no restaurant in the area with our menu selection of great, on-site pit smoked barbecue at such reasonable prices,” said Zimmerman.


 Dickey's hickory smokes their signature meats overnight in a pit in each location, offering beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken, polish sausage and much more. A full line of fresh sides are
 available, including cole slaw, barbecue beans, potato salad and French fries.

Dickey’s Now Serving Mouthwatering Pit Smoked Barbecue in Kenosha

(Beckley, WV) Dickey’s Barbecue is excited
to be opening its first location in West Virginia. The new restaurant in Beckley will open its doors on Thursday, October 25 at 11 a.m. and the first 100 customers will receive a free Pulled Pork Big
Barbecue sandwich.

 “The Beckley community is very excited and can't wait to taste some Texas barbecue,” said franchise owner Stephanie Reeves, who runs this with her husband. “We’re going to serve them something
 they’ve never had before—slow pit smoked authentic barbecue.”


 The Reeves are both native West Virginians, only leaving the state during Preston's stint in the United States Air Force. Stephanie brings over 15 years of management experience and Preston has
 worked for the United States Postal Service for the last 18 years.


 “We love the Dickey's unique concept and their commitment to family tradition and food quality,” said Reeves. “We’re proud to be part of the Dickey’s family and can’t wait to bring great tasting
 barbecue at a great price to southern West Virginia.”


 The store is located at 1002 N. Eisenhower Dr. and the store phone number is 304-252-PORK. The general manager for this location is Michael Rubin and Kellie Young is the brand ambassador.


 Dickey's hickory smokes their signature meats overnight in a pit in each location, offering beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken, polish sausage and much more. A full line of fresh sides are
 available, including cole slaw, barbecue beans, potato salad and French fries.

Dickey’s First Location in West Virginia Opens on Thursday

(Philadelphia, MS) Have you been longing for some tender pulled
pork on a fresh buttery roll? On Friday, at 10:30 a.m. the Community Development Partnership will be hosting a ribbon cutting onsite. The grand opening event will begin at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. During
that time Dickey’s will be serving $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches and three customers will win free barbecue for an entire year.

 “We are excited to be serving the great Philadelphia community the best barbecue in the country,” said Dickey’s General Manager Darrell Theall. “We not only offer mouthwatering barbecue, but also
 excellent customer service.”


 Wilkerson owns and operates this new location and along with the Meridian Dickey’s Barbecue. The new store is located at 200 Canal Place, Suite 180 and the store phone number is 601-656-5626.
 Dickey’s is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.


 “Dickey’s is steering growth to Mississippi,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We have big plans for the state and look forward to opening more locations
 this year.”


 Dickey's Barbecue offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides and tangy barbecue sauce. All meats are slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. For more information, including a
 full menu, other restaurant locations and franchising opportunities, please visit www.dickeys.com.

Dickey’s is Serving $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue Sandwiches

(Woodville, FL) Bring your appetite to the grand opening of Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Woodville this Friday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In honor of this smokin' celebration Dickey's
will be serving $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches and three lucky customers will win free barbecue for an entire year.

 “We love serving our local community mouthwatering southern barbecue at an affordable price,” said franchise owner Debra Lewis, who runs this location along with her husband John.  “Our meats
 are seasoned with Dickey’s own special seasonings and slow smoked on-site using hickory wood.”


 Debra and John Lewis were both born in Tallahassee and are lifelong residents of Leon County. The Lewis' have two sons, Jeremy and Jesse and are deeply rooted in the area with many family and
 friends.


 “We have big plans for Florida, with at least three more stores opening in the state this year,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Our growth co<a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/woodville.jpg"><img class="wp-image-80 alignright" title="woodville" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/woodville-300x225.jpg" alt="woodville" width="180" height="144"></a>ntinues throughout the state and we are excited to
 bring authentic slow smoked barbecue to the area.”


 This new location is at 8159 Woodville Highway, right next door to the Woodville Post Office in Lewiswood Center.  It’s on one of the main routes to the coast and the St. Marks and Wakulla
 Rivers, and is less than a five minute drive from Capital Circle SE. Dickey's is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Dickey’s Grand Opening Celebration This Friday

(Minneapolis, MN)&nbsp; Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating its explosive growth in Minnesota by hosting special events across the state. Currently, Minnesota is the fastest growing market for the world’s largest barbecue chain, with 15 stores open and two more set to open this year.“We’ve been elated with the interest in our brand across Minnesota,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We offer a unique concept and passion for great tasting barbecue and potential owners know that is just what Minnesota needs -- once we opened a store in Minnesota, there was no stopping us!”On Thursday, October 11 Dickey’s Barbecue in North Branch will celebrate its grand opening with VIP and Chairman Roland Dickeys, Sr. in attendance, to give the first 100 customers signed copies of his new cookbook “Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook.” Customers will also enjoy $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dickey’s Barbecue in North Branch is located North West of Interstate I-35 and Highway 95.&nbsp;Also on Thursday, all Dickey’s locations in the Twin Cities area are celebrating the continued success of the brand by also offering $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For specific store information go to <a href="https://www.dickeys.com">www.dickeys.com</a>“Minnesota has embraced the Dickey’s brand and is addicted to our authentic slow smoked meats and home-style sides,” said Minnesota multi-unit owner Tom Eggerud. “I’m excited to celebrate with our loyal customers in Minnesota.”On Friday, October 12, Dickey’s Barbecue in Savage, MN and Menomonie, WI will be continuing the celebrations with two grand openings. Both locations will serve $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates Minnesota Growth

(Columbia, SC) Since opening in June, Dickey’s Barbecue in
Columbia has become a local favorite.  Dickey’s, now the country’s largest barbecue chain, is throwing a grand opening event on Friday, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Customers will enjoy $1
Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches and three customers will win free barbecue for an entire year at the event.

 “Columbia is a friendly community and we’ve enjoyed every moment since opening,” said franchise owner Donnell Brown. “The community needed a place for great barbecue and now they just can’t get
 enough of our authentic pit smoked meats.”


 Donnell Brown has lived in Columbia for the past 20 years. His son Jason is the general manager of this location. In July, Sydney Cummins of WLTX awarded this Dickey’s with the Golden Spatula
 award.  The new smokin’ hot location is at 10136 Two Notch Rd, Unit 100-B. Dickey’s is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.


 Since 1941, the world’s largest barbecue franchise has offered free kids meals every Sunday and affordable family packs designed to bring the whole family together for dinner. Family packs come
 with a choice of two meats, three medium sides, six rolls and Dickey’s famous barbecue sauce.

South Carolina Serves $1 Sandwiches at Dickey’s Barbecue

(Salt Lake City, Utah) Dickey’s Barbecue, the largest barbecue chain in the country, is throwing two hot parties in Utah to celebrate the grand openings of its restaurants in Draper and South
Jordan.  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit operates eleven Utah locations, is planning to add at least eight more restaurants in the state by the end of the year.  “We've had remarkable growth in Utah,” said Roland Dickey,
Jr., president of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Utah has embraced our authentic and unique barbecue concept and is ready for more!” On Thursday, October 4, Dickey’s in Draper, located at 163
East, 13800 S and Bangerter Hwy E-6, near Harmon's Grocery will be offering $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The second event is on Friday, October 5 at the Dickey’s in
South Jordan, located at 689 W South Jordan Parkway.  They will be running the same promotion of $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “There aren’t many things you can
get for a dollar anymore,” said John Thomson, multi-unit owner with locations across Utah and Dickey’s Area Developer for the state of Utah. “We’re offering an amazing deal at these events to
celebrate with the local communities.  Our Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich is piled high with our signature slow smoked pulled pork and for only a dollar it’s a real steal.”  Since 1941,
the world’s largest barbecue franchise has offered free kids meals every Sunday and affordable family packs designed to bring the whole family together for dinner. Family packs come with a choice of
two meats, three medium sides, six rolls and Dickey’s famous barbecue sauce

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is Heating Up Utah With Double Celebrations

Sometimes opposites attract. Sweet and smoky are unusual flavor partners, but when combined just right they create a mouthwatering combination. Dickey's Barbecue, the largest barbecue franchise in
the country, has turned the traditional ham on its ear by rolling out a new lean, spiral cut ham that is glazed to perfection with a combination of sweet golden honey and Dickey's signature hickory
smoke. "We really took our time perfecting the ham recipe before we
introduced it to our customers," said Roland Dickey, Jr. president of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants. "Customers want flavor and our new Barbecue Honey Ham really delivers. It fits in perfectly with
our core menu and also offers something new and exciting to our customers." The new Barbecue Honey Ham is a 6.5 pound ham, spiral cut for convenience and ease of serving.  The ham is available
on a sandwich, plate or as a whole ham. It can also be shipped as a holiday gift. "Our new Barbecue Honey Ham is an excellent choice for the holidays or family dinners," said Dickey. "We've tasted
what's currently in the market and, to me, nothing compares to the juicy and tender ham we are offering– it's my new favorite thing on the menu!" Dickey's Barbecue Honey Ham is now available in the
Dallas-Fort Worth area and will roll out nationwide later this year.  

Dickey's Barbecue Debuts New Barbecue Honey Ham

 (Pleasant Hill, CA) Dickey’s Barbecue in Pleasant Hill is
happy to be serving authentic mouthwatering barbecue to the local community. On Friday, September 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dickey’s will be serving $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches in
celebration of the grand opening event.  “We are happy to be serving southern specialties to the Pleasant Hill area,” said franchise owner Amy Meadows who owns and operates this location with
her husband Joseph. “Before we opened here, people had no idea what fried okra was. Now they can’t get enough of it!”  At the grand opening, three lucky customers will win free barbecue for an
entire year. Dickey’s is located at 2634 Pleasant Hill Road and the store phone number is 925-271-9299. Dickey’s is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.  “We are happy to give our customers a break
from having to spend hours preparing food for their families,” said Joseph Meadows. “At Dickey’s we do the cooking and you can take the credit!”  Founded in 1941, Dickey’s has mastered the art
of slow smoking meats to perfection every night.  Dickey’s is proud to give the Pleasant Hill area the right balance of juicy tender meats, topped with Dickey’s family recipe barbecue sauce and
savory home-style sides.

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